Overview
Sunset biking guided tour
Are you looking for some inspiration for your next sunset-spotting adventure? We have the perfect suggestion for you! Watch Mother Nature put on her nightly display, from Stoupa to Trahila and back.
As the sun drops into the sea, watch daylight turn to dusk from the sienna rocks of the west Mani coast and stand on the sandy beach of Pantazi for a quick dip, as the warm sunset sun illuminates the coastline.
About the itinerary, on your ride you’ll pedal coast to coast partly on a bike road and partly on a low traffic road, riding through three of road, three of the west Mani’s original fishing villages -Selinitsa, Agios Dimitrios and Trahila – with Stoupa as the starting and ending point.
Can I Go Anytime?
This tour is available during the whole year. Winter and spring timetables will adjust with sunset time and are also dependent on the weather conditions. You can select your date during the booking process. We’ll then get back to you with the confirmation.
If you don’t find any dates that are suitable for you, just get in touch by phone or email and we’ll let you know what we can arrange for you. We always do our best to get the experience that suits you best.
We also provide e-bikes for this ride. In that Case Max number of participants is: 5
Booking a Sunset biking guided tour
Most of our tours are available during all seasons.
Please contact us by submitting our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible
Reviews from our customers all over the world
“This was one of our best days ever in Greece, and we have been coming here for over 20 years.
Our tour with Yanni, called the “Hidden Villages Tour”, because the villages cannot be seen from the sea, began at Yannis’ shop in Kardamili, just a few metres above sea level, and climbed for two hours and 20 kms to a hight of just over 750 metres. Fortunately, we were on shiny new ebikes from Haibike, improved versions of our own which we have had for four years. At that high point, we paused for lunch in the lovely village of Kastania, then began the exhilarating rush down to Ayios Nicholaos on the sea, and then a lovely flat ride on the very nice paved bike and pedestrian path to Stoupa. The ride back to Kardamili was on the highway, but that road is very wide and quite safe for cycling. The whole ride was around 3:45, a constant delight all the way.
Yanni is a great guide and a charming companion. If you are fit and love to ride, you will have a great day!”
I rented a Haibike Sduro 6.0 eBike For 10 days from these folks. We pedaled from Kardamyli to Gerolimenas then to the sunny side of Moni and North to Githeion, Mystras and over Lagada Pass to Kalamata. The bike performed wonderfullyeven on those steep climbs and heavily laden with panniers and me (at close to 100 kilos!). Can’t recommend this shop highly enough.
We had a great tour with the very careful, experienced and knowing Ioannis in and through the mountains of the Mani with unforgettable moments, wonderful views, a very tasty typical Greek breakfast, abandoned villages and great e-bikes. This agency is highly recommended!
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More cycling regions ?
Sunset biking guided tours isn’t the only cycling tour we provide. Find out more about cycling services we provide in our cycle section
we offer a wide range of cycling services around the region of the famous Taygetus Mountain, reaching 2.407 m high, thus we have selected to name our site.
The Taygetus Massif is about 100 km (62 mi) long, extending from the center of the Peloponnese to Cape Matapan, its southernmost extremity. It contains the tallest mountain in the Peloponnese, the Profitis Ilias summit, reaching 2,407m. this is probably the classical Mount Taléton mentioned by Pausanias, an Ancient Greek philosopher.
The summit is an ultra-prominent peak. It is prominent above the Isthmus of Corinth, which separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece, rises only to approximately 60 m (200 ft). Numerous creeks wash down from the mountains and the Eurotas has some of its headwaters in the northern part of the range. The western side of the massif houses the headwaters of the Vyros Gorge, which carries winter snowmelt down the mountain, emptying into the Messenian Gulf in the town of Kardamyli.
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Why cycling guided tours in Greece?
One of the most interesting ways to get to know a place is through adventure and Greece has a wide variety of cycling trails in fascinating landscapes to explore.
From the mountains of mainland Greece to the Greek islands, there are hundreds of trails that pass through lush forests, olive groves and gorges, next to waterfalls, rivers and historical monuments, to reach beautiful beaches with blue waters and traditional villages, offering unique experiences for hiking enthusiasts.
Cycling guided tours with an ebike
Generally speaking, e-bikes are bicycles with a battery-powered “assist” that comes via pedaling and, in some cases, a throttle. When you push the pedals on a pedal-assist e-bike, a small motor engages and gives you a boost, so you can zip up hills and cruise over tough terrain without gassing yourself. We provide high quality e-bikes in our ebiking guided tours
What is included
- Professional guided service
- Helmets
- Fitness bikes and trekking bikes (also e-bikes upon request)
- Child bike seat (if needed)
Why Do We Recommend It?
- A coast to coast of 26 klm with a spectacular scenery
- Cycling in a truly unique landscape and atmosphere
- Low traffic and bike road make this a safe ride
- This is a great trip for families
- Experienced tour leader and first aider
Is it right for me?
- This is a great activity for a holiday for those who want to have a warming up cycling experience but also for those who love to cycle. The ride is of average difficulty, so you don’t need to be especially fit. No cycling experience is required, just know how to cycle.
- This is a great tour for families and small groups or couples.
- If you’re not sure about your level of fitness and suitability to this trip, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to talk it through with you.
Keep in mind
- Duration: approx. 2,5 hours
- Difficulty: Simple
- Meeting Point: Stoupa, aprox 17:30 (depending on the season)
- Tour Ends: Stoupa, approx. 20:00
- Group Size: min 2, max 12 people
- Age: No limit for adults, children above 7 years old, infants 1-3 years old
Must have with
- Bottle of water – 1,5 litre
- Sunscreen (especially during summer months)
- Hiking shoes (low or high) or trainers, hiking sandals. Open shoes like summer sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable
- One day hiking backpack 20lt (if available)
- A spare T-shirt
- A wind stopper jacket
- Swimming suit
- Towel
Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 93 reviews Martin Black18. October, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent customer service, very affordable bike hire, helpful and knowledge staff, highly recommended. vicky11. October, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Καταπληκτική εμπειρία, ο Γιάννης φοβερός οδηγός, τα τοπία ονειρεμένα. Δοκιμάσαμε τις δυνάμεις μας παραθαλάσσια, στο ίσιωμα, ακολουθεί ο γύρος των ορεινών χωριών. Angela Canalese24. September, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An absolutely beautiful experience. I went on a sunset bike ride, and it was breathtaking. The entire ride was perfect. I recommend 2407 mountain activities, and I hope to return to do more activities with them soon. Timothy Cate8. September, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpful, friendly and assisted in getting the parts I needed for my bike. sara costi19. August, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Abbiamo fatto il giro del Mani Est e e-bike. Il tour è splendido è molto divertente! Le guide sono attente preparate e simpatiche, è stata una bellissima giornata. Lo consiglio! Panayiotis Kanarellis18. August, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. High on the Big Loop! It must be those state-of-the-art e-bikes that take you effortlessly and quietly up the slopes while leaving you with enough energy to enjoy the stupendous views … or is it the hidden villages of Mani and the out-worldly byzantine frescoes in that old church … maybe the freshness of the tomatoes and the sfela cheese during the gorgeous breakfast at Kariovouni … wait a minute, it must be all of these plus Yiannis’s and Smaro’s presence (yes, I confess, I did the cycle tour twice and each time it was different). Whatever the reason and regardless which of the two you ride with as a leader, one thing is sure, you will never feel ‘low’ on the Big Loop, even at sea level. Yiannis and Smaro, I can’t thank you enough! Bay Magnar Engebråten17. August, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fint utleiebutikk med sykler i flere prisklasser 15-80 euro pr. dag, elsykler fra 40 euro pr. dag og oppover.👍👍 Er Jee14. August, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Organiseert prima dagtocht naar taygetos! Goede gids die veel verteld en er alles aan doet om er een geweldige dag van te maken. Aanrader! James Jones12. August, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great bikes and very helpful people. Would be very pleased to hire bikes from them again and if they rent out stronger legs, that would be perfect! Rustem Cullhaj Rustem Cullhaj6. August, 2023.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.